1/27/2019 QuickServe Online | (4021528) GTA38, K38, K50, QSK38, and QSK50 Service Manual

7. 610 n•m [ 450 ft-lb ]

Turn the crankshaft with your hands. If it will not turn, loosen
the main bearing caps one at a time until the crankshaft turns
freely. This helps to locate the cap that is not in alignment.
Check to make sure there is end clearance.

Three different designs of capscrew have been used.

1. 12-point capscrews that are black

2. 6-point capscrews that are light gray
3. 6-point capscrews with angle marking (Part Number
3628452).
Note : Capscrews (1 and 2) use the torque procedure
for tightening. They can be intermixed and installed in
the same cap. Capscrew (3) uses the torque turn
procedure for tightening.
Note : All engines built using the torque turn procedure
are to have the torque turn procedure applied when
rebuilt or repaired in the field. These engines can be
identified by the capscrew markings. Older engines,
unless block line bored, retain the old torque values. In
cases where the torque turn procedure is not possible,
due to limited access, a torque value of 814 N•m [600
ft-lb] can be used in place of the torque turn procedure.
Note : As the torque required for the torque turn
procedure is significantly higher than the torque only
procedure, Cummins Inc. recommends that a torque
multiplier and breaker bar be used when advancing the
capscrew the final 90 degrees. A standard torque
wrench with 407 N•m [300 ft-lb] minimum capability, is
to be used (without the torque multiplier) to obtain the
initial 339 N•m [250 ft-lb] torque value.

Note : The below torque sequence is for the torque plus

angle method.
For K38 and QSK38 engines, tighten the main bearing cap
mounting capscrews alternately and evenly, use the torque
sequence shown.

Torque Value:
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